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EPIC BEGINNINGS

You Are Your Child’s First Teacher—Let Epic Help You Shine

Every child’s journey to academic success begins long before the first day of school—and it starts with you at home. As a parent or caregiver, you are your child’s first and most influential teacher. The time you spend together in these early years lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

 

That’s why Epic Beginnings is here—to support and empower you with free, easy-to-use and engaging resources designed to help your little one reach important early childhood milestones. Whether you’re exploring colors and numbers, sharing a story or simply playing together, you’re building skills that will prepare your child to thrive in school and beyond.

 

The Epic Beginnings Resource Library is packed with tools that focus on:

 

  • Early literacy and language development.

 

  • Foundational math and science concepts.

 

  • Social-emotional growth and whole child wellness.

 

  • Learning through play and everyday routines.

 

When caregivers are equipped and confident, children flourish. Epic is excited to partner with you in this important role because when families are empowered, futures are brighter.

👉 Start exploring the tools for success below and take the first steps toward school readiness—together.

For more information about Epic Beginnings, contact:

Kristi Rich

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Epic Beginnings Book List

Epic Beginnings Book List is your go-to guide for jumpstarting your child’s learning journey at home. Designed for parents and caregivers, our carefully curated book list builds early literacy, math, science and social-emotional skills—all through the joy of reading and play.

These engaging stories and resources support key milestones, spark curiosity and make learning fun and easy. When families are empowered, kids thrive in school and beyond. Start strong with the Epic Beginnings Book List—where every story opens the door to lifelong learning and brighter futures.

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There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow

Lucille Colandro

Winter

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The Kindness Quilt

Nancy Wallace

Kindness and Giving

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Just Ask

Sonia Sotomayor

Kindness and Giving

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Llama Llama Gives Thanks

Anna Dewdney

Kindness and Giving

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Thanks For Nothing

Ryan T. Higgins

Kindness and Giving

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Be Kind

Pat Miller

Kindness and Giving

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I Am Human

Susan Verde

Kindness and Giving

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Kindness Starts with You

Jacquelyn Stagg

Kindness and Giving

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The Way I Act

Steve Metzger

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The Boy With Big, Big Feelings

Britney Lee

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Little Big Feelings

Deb Mills

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Can I Join Your Club?

John Kelly

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The Way I Feel

Janan Cain

Emotions/Feelings

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The Don't Worry Book

Todd Parr

Emotions/Feelings

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Lots of Feelings

Shelley Rotner

Emotions/Feelings

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Looking for Smile

Ellen Tarlow

Emotions/Feelings

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If You're Angry and You Know It!

Cecily Kaiser

Emotions/Feelings

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Kindness Makes Us Strong

Sophie Beer

Kindness and Giving

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Kindness Counts 123

R.A. Strong

Kindness and Giving

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All Are Welcome

Alexandra Penfold

Kindness and Giving

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123's of Thankfulness

Patricia Hegarty

Kindness and Giving

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Thanks A Lot

Raffi

Kindness and Giving

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The Kindness Book

Todd Parr

Kindness and Giving

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Stick and Stone

Beth Ferry

Kindness and Giving

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Kind Ninja

Mary Nhin

Kindness and Giving

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The Color Monster

Anna Llenas

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The Crayon's Book of Feelings

Drew Daywalt

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The Magic Breath

Nick Ortner and Alison Taylor

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The New Neighbors

Sarah McIntyre

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Sometime I Like to Curl Up in a Ball

Vicki Churchill

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The Pout-Pout Fish

Deborah Diesen

Emotions/Feelings

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Wemberly Worried

Kevin Henkes

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I Was So Mad

Mercer Mayer

Emotions/Feelings

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Grumpy Monkey

Suzanne Lang

Emotions/Feelings

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Tomorrow I'll Be Kind

Jessica Hische

Kindness and Giving

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The Rabbit Listened

Cori Doerrfeld

Kindness and Giving

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Look and Be Grateful

Tomie dePaola

Kindness and Giving

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I Love My Mommy Because...

Laurel Porter Gaylord

Kindness and Giving

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The Big Umbrella

Amy Bates

Kindness and Giving

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You Matter

Christina Robinson

Kindness and Giving

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The Invisible Boy

Trudy Ludwig

Kindness and Giving

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The Way I Feel

Janan Cain

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The Feelings Book

Todd Parr

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In My Heart: A Book of Feelings

Jo Witek

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I Am Enough

Grace Byers

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Wild Feelings

David Milgrim

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The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too!

Mo Willems

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Happy Hippo, Angry Ducky

Bandra Boynton

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Allie All Along

Sarah Lynne Reul

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When I Feel Angry

Cornelia Maude Spelman

Emotions/Feelings

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